BURNER BLOCK MANUFACTURER

As a leading burner block manufacturer, TFL has built its reputation on combining technical expertise with precision craftsmanship, with quick turnaround times. Our burner blocks are manufactured in Houston, TX, using controlled processes that deliver consistent quality and long-lasting performance in high-temperature environments.

Understanding the Purpose of Precast and Custom Burner Block Design

Burner blocks are vital in high-heat industrial applications as the initial containment and control point for the combustible fuel source within a furnace or kiln. Because of their position and purpose, burner blocks must endure the full force of the combustion process, including:

• Extreme temperatures: Furnace burner refractory can often be exposed to exceed temperatures of 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit or more, depending on the fuel and burner type. 
• Thermal cycling: Furnace burners can subject refractory materials to extreme thermal stress through repeated heating and cooling cycles.
• Chemical attack: In some burner types, the combustion process releases corrosive gases and fumes that can degrade refractory materials.
• Abrasion: The fuel and byproducts within the furnace can have an abrasive effect as well, potentially wearing down the inner surfaces of the refractory burner block.

As a burner block manufacturer, we understand the harsh heating environment of furnace burner areas. Our burner tiles use durable refractory materials to ensure longevity and superior performance.

Many modern furnaces have unique burner configurations, including high-alumina burner blocks, that require intricate block shapes for accurate installation and operation. Also, our custom solutions allow clients to select specific refractory materials for their application and industry.

Advanced Manufacturing Processes

We utilize digitally controlled furnaces, custom mold design, and precise mixing systems to produce refractory burner blocks that stand up to thermal shock, chemical attack, and mechanical wear. This level of process control ensures each block meets the strict demands of industrial furnace operators and metal processors.

Wide Range of Refractory Solutions

Beyond standard burner blocks, TFL manufactures and supplies complementary products such as refractory burner tiles, precast refractory shapes, and insulating components. This broad product offering allows us to provide end-to-end solutions for heat-intensive applications.

Why Partner with TFL

With more than 50 years of refractory experience, TFL delivers the combination of durability, innovation, and responsiveness that customers need to keep critical equipment running efficiently. Whether it’s supplying off-the-shelf shapes or designing a custom solution, our team is committed to delivering reliable results. Below are reasons to contact our team for refractory burner tile solutions:

• Innovative Molding Techniques: TFL has developed innovative molding techniques to manufacture burner blocks to very tight tolerances. Our molding processes also minimizes stresses on the green part when it’s being removed from the mold and handled prior to firing, avoiding micro-cracking that can impact the long-term performance of the shape.
• Professional Casting: We cast burner shapes out of a variety of refractory materials, including low-cement castables, high-alumina castables, self-flowing, and rapid-heat up castables. Our customers often specify the specific material to be used, but TFL can also offer our own technical recommendation on product selection.
• Quality You Can Trust: TFL routinely produces burner tiles for original equipment burner manufacturers and furnace OEMs, as well as replacement shapes. Major refractory installation contractors, furnace suppliers, refineries, and petrochemical plants have come to depend on TFL for high-quality burner shapes and reliable delivery performance.